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Good morning!! It’s going to be a beautiful day. Humidity is nearly unbearable, but the breeze makes up for it, I guess. Rain later, maybe. Hope so. Can always use a little rain. Are they going to be opening beet lifting soon? That always brings on the rain. Most of my birds have deserted me. I still have a few male goldfinches and a few female grosbeaks and of course the noisy blue jays, but that’s about all. I never saw any orioles after they started raising their broods and hunted for more nutritious foods than jelly. Usually they would come back and introduce their young to my jelly dish, but not this year. It’s tough when even your birds “diss” you. Got a pair of hearing aids. Results are mixed. They are way too complicated for me. Programs? How many beeps? Uff da. It’s tough getting old and infirm. Golden years? Bah, humbug.

The Thunder Hawks, showcased their defense Wednesday evening with the first Purple/Gold Scrimmage of the season to a crowd of supporters. The Thunder Hawks scrimmaged at Melrose on Saturday as well. The season opener is scheduled for September 2nd at Sauk Center.

The annual ECFE Vehicle Fair was held Thursday Wednesday evening at the new Hawks Nest location (formerly Little Thunder Hawks care). The new Hawks Nest facility is housed in the former MTI building, and was renovated over the summer. The newly opened facility also features a large new playground which kids attending the ECFE Vehicle Fair last week had the opportunity to enjoy. The event was also held as a Open House for the new location, with some former MTI employees stopping by to catch a glimpse of the transformation of the building. A variety of local organizations took part in the vehicle fair, including the local police department, and sheriff’s department. Ambulances, tractors, construction equipment, buses, race cars and even a hearse were on display for kids to explore and learn about. The event was also an opportunity for families to gather more information for Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education registration.

Work has begun this week on preparing the former Fine Arts Center building for demolition. The Montevideo School District recently sold the property after a… Login to continue reading Login…

Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Roller skating, Legos, experimental learning, Gaga ball, outdoor play, free play, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and homework help are all available at the Chippewa Valley Youth Club located at 802 N.

The Montevideo Community Center hosted the first ever High Tea Luncheon last Wednesday with a large crowd in attendance. The mid-day event featured a tea luncheon, door prizes and musical entertainment by Dennis Darling. A portion of the funds raised went to the Food Shelf and the Community Center.

American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Dan Hampton, retired Choir Director of Montevideo High School, recently received the Advocate for Choral Excellence (ACE) Award from the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota. Mr. Hampton was nominated by ACDA- MN member and Central District Chair Chad Felton, vocal music teacher for grades 5-12 at Lac qui Parle Valley in Madison, Minnesota, for his exemplary musical accomplishments and remarkable impact he had on hundreds of students, spanning over three decades, in the Montevideo area. Felton says, “When I think about Dan, I always think first and foremost of his kindness. He is always giving of himself and his time and does so with the highest artistic standard.” Former colleague Ron Stary stated, “Above all that he [Dan] is a dedicated teacher who cares and loves this profession.”

Mark Anthony Chief Meteorologist Kool-TV As of last Thursday, portions of west central and central Minnesota were abnormally dry. Most of northern Minnesota was adequate at that point, according to the U.S.